The Jewish Agency held a briefing on Sunday for 60 Jewish community leaders from around the world, during which chairman Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog emphasized the organization’s active presence across all front lines in Israel.
“We stand ready to assist in every way possible, together with our brothers and sisters in the Jewish world, to strengthen the State of Israel,” said Almog. “The Jewish Agency is present everywhere—on the frontlines in Israel, with new olim (immigrants) and those en route, in communities worldwide, and with our people across the globe. This is a crucial moment for the Jewish people, and we will stand together—in dedication and in action.”
The agency has activated emergency protocols, including a 24/7 situation room in Jerusalem and an international emergency operations table, responding to needs across dozens of frameworks serving thousands of participants from both Israel and communities around the world.
This includes approximately 6,000 new immigrants in absorption centers, more than 7,000 residents of the Amigur senior housing facilities, thousands of young adults from abroad currently participating in programs in Israel, and hundreds of volunteers and students in youth villages across the country.
“We are entering a new phase of war, following 20 months in which conflict has persisted both in Israel and throughout the Jewish world. We are fully prepared to support our olim (immigrants), our seniors, and young people from around the world visiting Israel at this time,” said Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Setton.
“This includes psychological support and, above all, ensuring their safety and well-being. Jewish history teaches us that when we stand united, we can overcome even the most daunting challenges,” he added.
To this end, hundreds of Jewish Agency shlichim (emissaries)—whose ranks have recently increased—are actively working to strengthen Jewish communities around the world as they also face growing threats.
“The war with Iran presents immediate challenges across many levels — from individual citizens to the national stage in Israel,” said Almog. “At the same time, Jewish communities around the world are also facing unprecedented situations that demand thoughtful and rapid responses.
“We are ready to face these challenges together—fortified by our mutual responsibility and sustained by the hope we refuse to relinquish, even in the darkest moments,” he concluded.